Here are the best events in Cincinnati this week, from Zoo Babies to multiple food fests to Mother’s Day fun.
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Monday, May 4
Meet adorable animals at Zoo Babies
Celebrate the newest additions to the Cincinnati Zoo, big and small babies alike, in their exhibits this month.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Runs May 1-31. cincinnatizoo.org.
Tuesday, May 5
See ‘Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical’
Follow Rosemary Clooney’s journey from her humble beginnings in Maysville, Kentucky, to her rise to Hollywood stardom in this musical biography.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthall Shelterhouse Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Runs March 21-May 17. cincyplay.com.
Learn about the legacy of Behringer-Crawford Museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals. Check out the “Treasures from the Attic” exhibit, exploring 250 years of fashion and furniture.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. $9, $8 ages 60-up, $5 ages 3-17. “Treasures from the Attic” runs Feb. 14-Aug. 9. bcmuseum.org.
Wednesday, May 6
Grab a bite to eat at Best of Taste
Get a preview of Taste of Cincinnati as 25 food truck prepare their menus. They will be judged for the “Best of Taste” awards. Weigh in on your favorites!
Details: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Court Street Plaza, 54 E Court St., Downtown. facebook.com.
Get creative at Art in the Park
Each week, try a new creative activity, rotating between a hands-on class where you can learn different styles of pinch pot pottery with Queen City Clay and flower arranging with Blooms by Lo.
Details: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Wednesdays through May 20. washingtonpark.org.
Create a vase and pendant for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day by crafting a flower vase or a pendant with the help of professional glass blowers.
Details: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kempersprings Drive, Forest Park. Prices vary per item. Runs through May 31. neusoleglassworks.com.
Rock out with Yungblud
Yungblud is bringing his “Idols” world tour to Andrew J. Brady. Joining him is special guest Return to Dust.
Details: 8 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com. SOLD OUT.
See ‘Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists. Self-Told Stories’
This exhibition celebrates 200 years of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation, offering guests a glimpse of the raw, authentic American sprit.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Harmon Museum, Armstrong Conference Center, 105 S Broadway St., Lebanon. $10 in addition to standard museum admission. Runs through June 13. wchsmuseum.org.
Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market
Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsidefm.org.
Thursday, May 7
See fan-favorites at ‘Dancing with the Stars: Live!’
This show features fan-favorite pros, such as Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Jenna Johnson, Pasha Pashkov, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hailey Bills and special guests, performing a mix of routines.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.
Jam out with UB40
See the band UB40 featuring special guest Ali Campbell at Riverfront Live.
Details: 8 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. riverfrontlivecincy.com.
Come out to support those in blue
Watch the annual Police Memorial Parade in Fountain Square.
Details: 11 a.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. facebook.com.
Peruse beautiful works of art at StudioKroner
Check out the first solo exhibition in the gallery by founder Paul Kroner: “What Have I Done?”
Details: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, StudioKroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Runs April 16-May 23. studiokroner.com.
See ‘The Art of the Brick’
Artist Nathan Sawaya turns one million Lego bricks into more than 100 works of art, including a 20-foot-long T-Rex, human figures, many animals, famous art and other life-size sculptures.
Details: Various sessions available Thursdays-Sundays, Exhibition Hub Art Center, 18 W. Fourth St., Downtown. Runs through May 31. feverup.com.
Sip on a cold beer at Brews and Blues
Grab a beer and enjoy a lineup of live blues artists, rotating weekly.
Details: 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Thursdays through May 21. washingtonpark.org.
Play a board game at Game Night
Enjoy a new, free-to-play game with each week. Instructors will facilitate and lead through each game.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Elm Street Plaza, 150 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Free. Runs Thursdays through May 21. elmstreetplazacincy.com.
Friday, May 8
Prep your tastebuds for Smoke on the River BBQ Fest
Feast on barbeque, listen to live music, and enjoy scenic views of the Ohio River.
Details: 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Free admission. facebook.com.
Celebrate the art of tattooing at Villain Arts Tattoo Festival
At the Cincinnati Villain Arts Tattoo Festival, special guests include “Ink Masters” James Vaughn, Holli Marie, A Fliction and more. Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque. Unique vendors and exclusive merchandise.
Details: 2-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, First Financial Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $40 3-day pass, $20 per day. villainarts.com.
Grab a lawn chair for Sawyer Point’s Summer Concert Series
Enjoy music by top local bands Dave Cahill and The Dreaded Mids, Jimmy Clepper and Xander Wells, as well as great food and drinks.
Details: 6-10 p.m., Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, Schott Amphitheater, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. cincinnati-oh.gov.
Sign up for Kilgour 5K
Race through Mount Lookout, whether you’d like to walk or run. After the race, stick around for Rhinegeist beer, food trucks and music.
Details: 7-10 p.m., Kilgour Elementary School, 1339 Herschel Ave., Mount Lookout. runsignup.com.
Hear a live performance from Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble
Guest organist Mitchell Miller and guest cellist Susan Marshall Petersen will join the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave., Clifton. Free; $25 suggested donation. cincinnatifusionensemble.org.
Root for your favorite Cincy baseball team
The Reds play the Houston Astros this week. Enjoy an Oz Pearlman post-game show on Friday and Stars Wars Night on Saturday.
Details: 6:10 p.m. Friday, 4:10 p.m. Saturday, 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.
Saturday, May 9
Catch the Cincinnati Slingers vs. Utah Great 8’s
The Cincinnati Slingers play the Utah Great 8’s this week. Prepare for eight-on-eight football, played on grass inside of a hockey rink and at a much faster pace than outdoor football, with more scoring and fan interaction.
Details: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. heritagebankcenter.com.
See ‘The Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees’
Head to Taft Theatre to experience the sound of the Bee Gees live.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
Have a meal at Loveland Food Truck Rally
Browse an assortment of food trucks and enjoy entertainment and live music.
Details: noon-8 p.m., Shopper’s Haven Plaza, 597 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland. Free admission. business.lovelandchamber.org.
Shop at Crafty Supermarket: Spring Edition
Find meaningful, unique gifts for the moms, caregivers, friends and loved ones in your life. Or simply treat yourself. (You deserve it!)
Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St., Downtown. craftysupermarket.com.
Celebrate Appalachian roots at Appalachian Festival
Enjoy live music, cultural displays and demonstrations, dancing, storytelling, food and more.
Details: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Riverfront along Front Street, New Richmond. $15, $5 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. Free parking. Cash only. appalachianfestival.org.
Support local business at Westside Market
Sip and browse over 100 local small businesses, including artisans, creators and food vendors.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Monthly markets May-September. westsidemarketcincy.com.
Head to Waynesville’s Street Faire
Stroll down Main Street and browse the goods of local artisans, makers and vintage curators. Find one-of-a-kind treasures and enjoy live music and food truck favorites.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street, historic downtown Waynesville. waynesvilleshops.com.
Celebrate spring with Girls on the Run 5K
At this culmination of Girls on the Run’s 8-week program, join over 900 girls as they cross the finish line to their first 5K.
Details: 7:30 a.m. event, registration and Fun Zone, 9 a.m. 5K, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. gotrcincinnati.org.
‘Bee’ ready for the Pollinator Festival and 5K
Hear live music from the Mama Said String Band, step inside a butterfly garden and shop from a variety of local vendors. If you want to race, sign up for the Pollinator 5K, a timed walk/run along Miami Whitewater Forest’s paved trails.
Details: 9 a.m. 5K, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. festival, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison. Sign up for Pollinator 5K: runsignup.com. More festival information: greatparks.org.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Lytle Park Hotel
On Saturday, enjoy hand-selected teas, delicate pastries, and savory bites at The Lytle Park Tea Tradition. On Sunday, enjoy an Italian buffet for brunch, including salads, Italian pastries, fruit and cheese displays and cacio e pepe prepared tableside in a giant parmesan wheel.
Details: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lytle Park Hotel, 311 Pike St., Downtown. Tea Tradition: $50 adult, $30 ages 10-under. Mother’s Day brunch: $70 adult, $35 ages 12-under. Register: opentable.com.
Sunday, May 10 – Happy Mother’s Day!
Spend Sunday on the Square
Shop at Hyde Park Farmers’ Market for vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheeses, pantry items, herbs, cut flowers, garden plants and artisan goods at this “growers’ market.”
Details: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com.
Design a lush seasonal centerpiece with mom
At Petals in the Park, attend a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build a table arrangement.
Details: 1-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.
Set sail on a Mother’s Day brunch cruise
Come aboard with mom and enjoy a fabulous buffet meal and outstanding views and take home a souvenir photo.
Details: 1-3 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. $65 adults, $43 ages 4-12. bbriverboats.com.
Join a free, outdoor yoga class
Learn yoga with Brandi Bee at this free workout class on the lawn.
Details: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Elm Street Plaza, 150 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Free. Runs every Sunday through May 24. elmstreetplazacincy.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week, May 4-10
Reporting by Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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